Seven years after comedian John Mulaney's standup special *Kid Gorgeous* featured a segment about Mick Jagger being "not nice," the Rolling Stones frontman has finally addressed the comments.

Mulaney's bit stemmed from his time working with Jagger when the musician hosted *Saturday Night Live* in 2012.

This development offers a rare glimpse into how a legendary figure perceives the impact of their own celebrity.

In an interview with The New York Times, Jagger revealed he had never seen Mulaney's segment.

However, when presented with a summary of Mulaney's hypothesis that Jagger's immense fame had altered his personality, the singer conceded that such a life is "not normal" and "does affect you." He elaborated, stating, "You get disassociated from what people might call ‘real life.’"

Mulaney's original observation suggested that Jagger's half-century of performing to cheering stadiums would inevitably change a person, making them less inclined to engage in everyday pleasantries.

He joked that Jagger could simply say "Diet Coke!" and one would appear, contrasting this with the common expectation of saying "please and thank you."

Jagger acknowledged the truth in this, explaining that many in show business tend to associate primarily with others in the industry, which can further detach them from ordinary experiences.

He noted that he has "definitely" grown distant from the experiences of ordinary people, calling it a "conscious effort" to fight against this disassociation.

To combat becoming out of touch, Jagger mentioned simple acts like walking on the street alone and doing normal things, such as buying a newspaper.

However, he also expressed skepticism about the long-term effectiveness of these tactics, suggesting that the psychological impact of fame can be a permanent state.

He described the late 20s and early 30s as a particularly challenging period for those in the entertainment industry, requiring a "huge ego" to navigate.

Jagger also distinguished between his public persona and his true self, stating he is "not really like my stage persona." He compared the ability to shed the rock star character to method acting, where it takes time to "slough off the character" after a performance.

He concluded by reflecting on the "show business dichotomy" and the ongoing hope of remaining a "normal person underneath."